The Mississippi State Legislature gaveled in Tuesday, January 2 for the first day of the new term. Members were joined by family and friends as they took the oath of office which was administered by Secretary of State Michael Watson. The House then elected Rep. Jason White as Speaker of the House, Rep. Manly Barton as Speaker Pro Tempore and Andrew Ketchings as House Clerk.
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Members C. Scott Bounds, Sam C. Mims, V. and Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes take the oath of office. | Representative Manly Barton receives a standing ovation following his election as Speaker Pro Tempore. |
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Speaker White and family with heads bowed as Dr. Charles Long of West Baptist Church leads the House in prayer. | Representative Percy Watson chooses his parking spot with the help of Deputy Clerk Douglas Loftin. |
Welcome, Class of 2024!
The new members of the Mississippi House of Representatives gathered on Thursday, December 7 for New Member Orientation where they heard from House leadership and staff, as well as Lieutenant Governor Hosemann and lobbyists. The group was also given a tour of the Capitol and the House Chamber.
First Row (L-R): Tamarra Butler-Washington, Timaka James-Jones, Beth Waldo, Celeste Hurst, Kimberly Remak. Second Row (L-R): Doc Harris, Andy Stepp, Clay Mansell, Justin Keen, Josh Hawkins, Keith Jackson, Kenji Holloway, Steve Lott, Rodney Hall, Lance Varner. Third Row (L-R): Brad Mattox, Zachary Grady, Jim Estrada, Chuck Blackwell, Jonathan McMillan, Justis Gibbs, Fabian Nelson, Elliot Burch, Jimmy Fondren. Not pictured: Lawrence Blackmon
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